MPL Students

There are so many different experiences you can have in L.A., and that makes for the best experience.

Tricia Robbins, MPL ’09

Students from a wide range of worldwide locations, backgrounds and interests are drawn to the USC MPL program. Many enter the program directly following completion of their undergraduate degree, while others come with diverse experience in professional practice. Some come straight from an undergraduate setting while other students have substantial work experience in the planning field. Many see the MPL degree as a way to:

change careers

move into high-growth urban sectors

assume more significant management or executive roles in their organizations

With this diversity, all are similar in their leadership potential, analytical and writing competencies, and their commitment to make a difference in their organizations and the field in general.